Jacks Gulch
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 2 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
3 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 057 | Equestrian | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |||
| 058 | Equestrian | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |||
| GROUP | Group Standard Electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 60 / 28 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Site GROUP is listed accessible |
The campground offers an accessible group site with electric hookups, and five equestrian campsites without hookups. Additional single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The group site accommodates up to 60 people, several cars and up to nine RVs with hookups. Ten 14-by-17 tent pads are scattered throughout the site. A picnic shelter is provided. Two central cooking and picnic areas are on-site, each with four picnic tables, a charcoal grill and campfire ring. The two equestrian sites have four horse stalls each. Picnic tables, campfire rings and tent pads are provided. Each site can accommodate a horse trailer. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood, dead and down, may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Rules | Maximum group size is 100 people for day use, or up to 60 people for overnight use. Group site parking will accommodate several cars and up to nine RVs. Horses are not allowed in the group site. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 42 miles, then County Road 63 E (Pingree Park Road) south for 6 miles.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.6368° N, 105.5269° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
8 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Kirks Mountain Adventures ↗ | 18 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Manhattan RV & Trailer ↗ | 28.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.3 miJacks Gulch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 1.5 miBennett Creek Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 2.1 miFish Creek Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 4.3 miIndian Meadows Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 4.6 miMt. Mcconnel Trailhead Day Pass ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miJacks Gulch Cg Loop Trail1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miFlowers ↗18.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.8 miLittle Beaver ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miFish Creek ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miLittle Fish0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.2 miLower Dadd Gulch3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miJacks Gulch Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Cache La Poudre Wilderness begins about 2.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.3 miCache La Poudre Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,482 acres
- 2.3 miComanche Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 68,025 acres
- 10.2 miRocky Mountain National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 249,126 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, dotted with aspens. Grassy meadows are scattered throughout the area.
Recreation
Popular activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, birding and viewing wildlife. A nature trail circles the entire area of Jacks Gulch, with one section providing stunning views of the Mummy Range.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Jacks Gulch?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Jacks Gulch?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Jacks Gulch open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Jacks Gulch have?
3 sites, including 2 equestrian sites and 1 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Jacks Gulch?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Jacks Gulch?
Yes, pets are allowed at Jacks Gulch. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Jacks Gulch?
Site GROUP is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Jacks Gulch?
Popular activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, birding and viewing wildlife. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Jacks Gulch?
Morrison, Colorado.
Source: Getting there
What if Jacks Gulch is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Kelly Flats Campground (3.8 mi, first-come), Mountain Park (4.4 mi, partly first-come), and Tom Bennett Campground (5.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby